11-Day Four Imperial Cities, Sahara & Beyond

Tour Route: Casablanca - Rabat - Fez - Meknes - Fez - Erfoud - Erg Chebbi - Tinerhir - Ouarzazate - Marrakech - Casablanca

Travelers' rating: 4.9/5

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Day 1 Arrival, Casablanca
Welcome to Casablanca, Morocco! Your private English-speaking chauffeur guide will meet you at the exit of the airport. After a short break, you will set off for the architectural and historical landmark of Casablanca - the Hassan II Mosque, which was built in the mid-1980s, is the largest mosque in Morocco and the 3rd largest mosque in the world.
Overnight: Casablanca
Hassan II Mosque

Hassan II Mosque
Day 2 Casablanca - Rabat - Fez
After breakfast, head to Rabat, one of the four imperial cities and present-day capital of Morocco. You will visit the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the 12th-century Hassan Tower. Continue to the Kasbah of the Udayas, you can discover the rich history of Morocco in this UNESCO World Heritage Site and walk through the streets with white and blue-washed walls to feel the romantic and relaxing ambiance. After your visit depart for the imperial city of Fez.
Overnight: Fez
Meal: Breakfast
Mausoleum of Mohammed V

Hassan Tower
Day 3 Medina of Fez
On this day, you will have a panorama view of Fez, the oldest of the imperial cities. Dazzling wares and shops, narrow and winding streets, traditional tanneries and potteries, you can find a lot of fun in this world’s largest Medina of Fez. Your chauffeur guide will escort you and tell you the history and culture of Fez at your request.

After the visit to the King’s Palace, you will have some free time in the afternoon. Spend your time shopping for some local souvenirs maybe a great choice, or you could continue to explore this charming city on your own.
Overnight: Fez
Meal: Breakfast
Medina of Fez

King’s Palace
Day 4 Fez - Volubilis - Moulay Idriss - Meknes - Fez
Take a morning excursion to the Roman Ruins of Volubilis, one of Morocco’s best-preserved and partly excavated Roman city. Next, pay a visit to another historic ruin - Moulay Idriss, which’s considered to be the holiest city of Morocco.

After lunch, head for your third imperial city- Meknes. With relatively fewer tourists, Meknes provides a better experience to interact with locals and to feel an authentic Moroccan lifestyle. Afterward, drive back to Fez.
Overnight: Fez
Meal: Breakfast
Roman Ruins of Volubilis

Moulay Idriss
Day 5 Fez - The Atlas Mountains - Erfoud
Today, you will have the longest drive of the tour for your next destination Erfoud. But the attractions along the way won’t let you down. You will ascend the Middle Atlas Mountains through a forest of cedar trees. Travel past Ifrane, a nice ski resort town with a European flavor. And have lunch in Midelt, a small town with a great view of the Eastern High Atlas.

Continue to the Ziz Valley and the Tafilalt oases where you could see dense palm trees. Later, you will arrive at Erfoud, a popular movie filming place due to its location, and the most important is you are closer to your dreaming desert adventure.
Overnight: Erfoud
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Ifrane

Ifrane
Day 6 Erfoud - Erg Chebbi (Sahara Desert Tour)
Today is for you to admire and experience the majestic Sahara Desert. This morning, you will take a visit to the goat hair tent to know how the nomads live in the desert. Thereafter, get a chance to learn about the Gnawa people and enjoy the Gnawa music.

In the afternoon, head for the sea of sand of Erg Chebbi and go deep into the fascinating Sahara Desert by a 4-wheel drive vehicle. Continue to take a camel ride trekking from the sand dunes to the oasis. En route, the light of the setting sun will create a golden world with endless sand and dune for you. If you prefer, you can stay overnight in a Berber tent to experience the romantic starry night.
Overnight: Erg Chebbi
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Sahara Desert

Camel ride trekking
Day 7 Erg Chebbi - Tinerhir - Ouarzazate
Rise early in the morning and climb up to a dune, where a good place to feel the silence of the desert and capture the spectacular sunrise. After a short break, transfer to the Dades Gorge at Tinerhir, which is renowned for lush palm trees and Jewish quarter. You will pass by the Todra Gorge that is recognized around the world as one of the most spectacular canyons with 300-meter-sheer cliffs and a just 20-meter-wide mouth. Continue your tour to Ouarzazate for an overnight stay.
Overnight: Ouarzazate
Meal: Breakfast
Todra Gorge

Todra Gorge
Day 8 Ouarzazate - Marrakech
Set off for the Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site that you may see many times in the famous movies, like Gladiator, Game of Thrones and Black Hawk Down. You can overlook the splendid valley surrounded by a river while walking along the path of the castle. After that, leave for Marrakech and enjoy some free time there.
Overnight: Marrakech
Meal: Breakfast
Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou

Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou
Day 9 Marrakech
Start your city sightseeing from the brilliant Bahia Palace to the Saadian Tombs; After lunch, visit the Koutoubia Mosque and take a leisurely stroll around its garden.

Continue you will visit the fabulous square of Morocco - the Jemaa el-Fnaa, where full of various shops, wares, restaurants, foodand performers. Find a seat and order a cup of traditional mint tea is highly suggested for you to enjoy the spectacle.
Overnight: Marrakech
Meal: Breakfast
Bahia Palace

Jemaa el-Fnaa
Day 10 Marrakech Free Exploration

Today you will have the chance to explore this "Red City" at your own pace. You can choose every way you prefer to get a deep understanding of this city. And don’t forget to choose some favorite souvenirs or gifts in the old Medina to complete your wonderful Morocco tour.
Overnight: Marrakech
Meal: Breakfast
Day 11 Marrakech - Casablanca, Departure

Enjoy some leisure time before being picked up and escorted to the Casablanca airport (about 3 hours' drive) for your flight back home.
Meal: Breakfast

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This tour rating 4.9 out of 5 based on 28 reviews.

May 8, 2019

We had a wonderful trip to Morocco with Odynovo. Our driver-guide was exceptional and did an amazing job of assessing the needs of a pair of octogenarians! The accommodation selected by Odynovo was fantastic - the highlight was the tented camp in the desert! Communication with Odynovo was a bit slow during the planning stage, but this was due to time zone differences. We are planning a trip to India later this year. It will definitely be with Odynovo.

April 28, 2019

So happy to have found this perfect 15 day trip to Morocco. Gina took care of every detail and booked us into wonderful riads and hotels. Our driver Hasid was polite and knowledgeable and always attuned to how we wanted our day to go. Day guides in Fez and Marrakech were excellent. Will definite book future trips with Odynovo and look forward to working with Gina to plan another perfect vacation.

April 19, 2019

We booked a 12 day trip to Morocco in March with Odynovo and we were very pleased with the entire trip.As our trip contact, Ella Chen was always punctual with responses and most accommodating of our specific needs. When we arrived in Morocco we received a call from the agency and were ensured that we could contact them whenever we needed assistance. Our driver Mr Anas was very pleasant, capable and responsible. We always felt safe with him and enjoyed his company as he was very knowledgeable about the history and customs of Morocco.We were pleased with our accommodation and the sights we visited.We would definitely recommend Odynovo for other fellow travelers.

February 27, 2019

Our 10-day Morocco tour was organized by David Li of Odynovo and booked at the last minute. David is extremely professional, accommodating and efficient. This was our 5th adventure with Odynovo and we trusted David to deliver another dream trip, which he did perfectly. Our national driver Mohamed (Moha) was excellent. He was attentive, polite, caring and went out of his way to ensure we had a great trip. The car was always clean and tidy. The local guides were all informative and provided great insight in their city. The hotel and riad selections were very good. In particular, the host and hostess at Riad Dar Korsan in Rabat welcomed us like family. We highly recommend Odynovo to organize a customized tour in Morocco. We are very pleased with their service and standard levels.

December 21, 2018

During a recent trip to Morocco, my husband and I used Odynovo to pull together a 3 day/2 night private tour to the Sahara and the Atlas Mts. Mason was extremely responsive with recommendations and pulling together the itinerary. Mohammad was our driver and guide- he was extremely engaged, gracious, and knowledgeable. He also was able to navigate the very steep curves through the mountains safely. We had a great time and were able to see a different part of Morocco. Both the Sahara and Atlas Mountains were beautiful. Dades Gorge and Ait Ben Haddou are breathtaking!!! Camel rides is the Sahara is a must! Thank you Mason and Mohammad!!!